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Herbert W. Foote, father, portrait artist and World War II Veteran who served in combat with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific and later painted leaders of the elite Carlson Raiders with whom he served, passed away on June 22 [2004], in Key West, his home for many years. Herbert, a gunnery sergeant in […]

Norman Anthony Marsh, 82, of Stafford County died Monday, June 21, 2004, at Mary Washington Hospital. He retired in 1987 as an electrician from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the 1st Marine Raider Battalion during World War II. Mr. Marsh was a member of […]

SEABROOK — Services for Master Gunnery Sgt. Edwin A. Vincent Sr., USMC (Ret.), 77, 10 a.m. Wednesday at Depot Chapel, Parris Island; burial with military honors and Masonic rites: Beaufort National Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home, Beaufort, is in charge. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Albert and Tessie Edelstein Vincent, he died June 19, 2004. Surviving: […]

Frank William Ryan, 79, Gallatin, MO passed away June 16, 2004 at Heartland Regional Hospital in St, Joseph, MO. Cremation.

Michael A. Pisano, age 87 of Poughkeepsie, NY, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died June 14, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie. He was born in Bronx, NY, January 21, 1917. Predeceased by his wife Hilda Robusto Pisano, he is survived by two sons Anthony Pisano and Bruce Pisano and his wife Kathryn, four brothers; Vito, […]

Richard E. Bush, who received the Medal of Honor for leading a charge up a mountain in the World War II battle for Okinawa and then falling on a hand grenade to protect fellow Marines, died last Monday [June 7, 2004] at his home in Waukegan, Ill. He was 79. The cause was a heart […]

Curtis E. Baker, 81, passed away Sunday June 6, 2004. His wife, Annie L. Baker, 83, passed away Wednesday June 9, 2004. Married 59 years, Curtis, a Marine Raider in WWII, retired from Civil Service with NARF in Jacksonville after 30 years while Annie, a WAVE in WWII with the U.S. Navy, retired from Civil […]

Byron “Bud” McFarland, entered into rest, Sunday, June 6, 2004. Beloved husband of Elvera “Mutz” McFarland; dear father of Michael (Jan) McFarland and Judy Duvernell; dear grandfather of Gabe, Chris, Sarah, Erin and Zachary, dear great-grandfather of Duhl Duvernell; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and dear friend to many. Mr. McFarland was a very proud […]

Cleland E. Early, who took part in one of the longest forays behind Japanese lines during World War II with the elite Carlson’s Raiders, died June 2 [2004] in Galveston, Texas, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. A 26-year veteran of the Marine Corps who rose to the rank of Colonel, Early took […]

CANANDAIGUA– Charles J. Henderson, of Thomas Rd., passed away May 26, 2004 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy. A Purple Heart recipient, having proudly served with the United States Marine Corps. Retired as a Lieutenant after 28 years with the New York State Police. Worked as an investigator […]